The Portland daily press., 1887-04-06
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The Treasury Department officials are
waiting with good deal of interest to learn
the fate of Charles Ulrich, famous coun-
terfelter, who was picked up over in Germa-
ny for practicing his art. He was eight
years In the Columbus penitentiary for coun-
terfeltlng, having been convicted of engrav-
ing plates for the printing of government
notes. He is one of the most skillful en-
gravers of this country, and if he had chos-
en- to turn his attention to engraving in a le-
gltlmate way he might have made good liv-
ing at it. The temptation to make fortune
easily was too great, however, and he be-
came one of the most dangerous counterfeit
ers OF the country. He went to work after
hs served his time at Columbus. decorating
pottery, for he could turn his hand at any
thing, but couldn't stand it. He drifted over
TO Germany, and was soon caught counter
feiting bonds. The counterfeting now,
is almost entirely confined to coin.
1t IS much easier to make good counterfeit
coin than poor counterfeit of paper money.
A Cabinet Meeting.
All the members were present at the Cabi-
net meeting today. The question considered
was in regard to the transfer of certain hos
tile Apaches to public reservation near
The effect of the failure Of the general de-
hciency bill upon the business Of the gov
ernment during the remainder of the present
fiscal year was informally considered. A
statement will be prepared showing the ex-
act situation of affairs in this regard in each
department
Directors for the Union Pacific Re-
appointed.
The President today appointed the follow
ing as government directors of the Union
Pacific Railroad Company:
Frederick r. Condert of New York
FRANKLIN McVeagh, of Chicago.
Alexander Haskell, of Columbia, S. c.
Marcus A. Hanna, of Cleveland
Jos. w. Savage of Omaha.
They are all re-appointments, their former
terms having expired.
Pensions for Maino People.
The pensions granted to New England peo
pie. today, included the following from
Maine:
Mentable, widow of Asa II. Field, of Brewer.
John r: Hume. original, of rogus.
James III. Clark, original, of Garland.
Rufus A. Coffin, increase, OF Saco
Edwin II. Wright, increase, Of Weld
Randall N. Cochran. increase of Etna.
John Davis, increase, of Bangor.
=, John M. Dow, reissue and increase, of West
Hollis A. spearln, restoration, Of Limestone.
Geo II. Bray, restoration and increase, of Mon
son.
President and PugiIIst.
John L. Sullivan's call on President Cleve
land seems to have been an interesting event.
The pugilist walked into the East Room at.
the close of the public reception, and was in
troduced by his manager, Pat Sheedy. For
moment President and prize-fghter looked
at each other; then the latter broke out:
hear that you are gaining flesh. You
ought to take some exercise"
How would bout do with Mishter Sulli-
van?'' broke in Pat Sheedy.
THAT is not TO be thought of" deprecat-
lngly, leplied the President, Zone knock
would finish me-"
I'VE might then have Sullivan adminis-
tratlon," remarked stranger
=, When Boston's pride left the presence of
the Chief Magistrate the crowd that had
gathered in the East Room surged after him.
The President stood alone in one corner of
the room, and it looked as if Sullivan was
decidedly the bigger man of the two. Under
the portico, as he stepped out, he was sur
rounded by crowd of curious people drawn
there by the statement that the President
had granted John l.. Sullivan special audi
ence, and for half an hour he held an infor
NAL reception. As he started away the
great man suggested that the Presidents
trouble, obesity, would be remeded bv three
or four Turkish baths every week.